meltdown
gb/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/ us/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
English
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informal
B2
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Sudden failure or loss of control
A complete loss of control, especially from strong emotions or a big problem in machines or systems.
Examples
- The toddler had a meltdown in the supermarket.
- The stock market suffered a major meltdown yesterday.
Grammar
Dictionary form
meltdown
IPA
GB/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
US/mˈɛltdˌaʊn/
Syllables & stress
melt - down (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (melt)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: meltdown
- Plural: meltdown, meltdowns
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